Reading through Leviticus and Numbers has been a challenge for me as it isn't the type of stuff that I read very often. I'll admit, I skimmed through alot of Leviticus, and for Numbers, I listened to it on my ipod while I was packing. It gave me a new perspective to hear someone else reading God's Word outloud to me. Unfortunately, I was easily distracted and I had to go back and reread some of the chapters.
Anyways, I got a glimpse of how this 90 Day Challenge is indeed a challenge. God's Word doesn't always become personal the first time (or the second time) that you read it. I realize now that for scripture to really hit home, I need to be focusing on it more in depth and with a deep longing to learn and be changed. This is one area that I am excited to grow in throughout this Challenge.
Another thing that became clear to me today during church is that knowledge is not wisdom. The things that God is teaching me through this Challenge mean NOTHING to me unless I am able to apply in my everyday life. I got the chance to see this in action today even as I was learning it through the message at church. Just saying a simple "yes" to God when He asks me to do something is a huge step in the right direction on the pathway of wisdom. So as I sit here writing this, I am thankful for all of the second chances that God has given me when I have said "no" to him. As I reflect on God's Word, I am also going to begin praying that God will give me the oppertunities to apply each thing that He teaches me to some aspect in life. I have an feeling that this is just the beginning of an incredible journey which God is going to take me on, as well as any other person who has a willing heart to be a servant for Christ. :)
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